Acknowledged the loss suffered by families in tragedies related to firearm misuse. Highlighted flaws in the voluntary system of medical markers and argued for their mandatory implementation. Emphasised the potential risk of not making the marker compulsory, advocating for de-risking from future tragedies. Stressed the evidence supporting the proposal for mandatory medical markers and highlighted police agreement with the measure.

Supports the debate's focus on rural communities and the need for careful rule-making. Emphasises the importance of monitoring the efficacy of current systems to ensure only suitable individuals hold firearms licences.

Questioned the necessity of mandatory use if the current uptake is satisfactory and there are no additional costs.

Compliments Helen Maguire for bringing the issue forward. Acknowledges Northern Ireland's robust firearms licensing system with medical checks and suggests liaising with shooting organisations for insight.

Agrees with the points made about the firearms licensing regime, noting that a centralised system could be beneficial. Highlights the importance of medical fitness assessments in pilots' licences as an example.

Defended the government's position on not mandating the digital marker, suggesting it is being used effectively without compulsion.

As vice-chair of a rural business association APPG, supports centralising the licensing system to enhance public safety and prevent tragedies like those in Plymouth. Emphasises that this is not about restricting lawful ownership but enhancing checks. Supported mandatory medical markers, noting that 70% of firearms licence holders support it and among the wider public, support is at 86%. Draws on her rural experience, highlighting the need for evidence-led approaches in implementing mandatory medical markers and addressing data silos. Raised valuable points about rural communities in support of making the medical marker mandatory.

Clarifies that doctors do not make decisions about firearm licences but can provide critical information. Questions why there is inconsistency in medical checks for driving and firearms. He has campaigned for medical markers for over 20 years. He supports a strict licensing system that works effectively, highlighting the importance of medical markers in preventing tragic incidents such as those at Epsom college. Supports the idea of a more centralised licensing system to improve efficiency and consistency across forces. Discusses recent fee increases and the need for gradual updates rather than large shocks, also suggesting alignment with police force reforms. Asked if mandatory medical markers would introduce a check between the granting and renewal of firearm licences. Saddened that the Minister is not making the digital marker compulsory, citing weak public safety and ineffective system due to non-use by many GPs. Provided personal insights and continued campaigning on the issue of mandatory medical markers for firearm licence holders.